An increasing number of American pubs are adopting the traditional Czech beer-tapping method, using special taps to pour beer correctly. One particular method, known as mlíko, is gaining traction across the Atlantic, with its growing popularity even catching the attention of The New York Times, which recently devoted an entire report to it. “You might think the bartender has lost his mind when, instead of a golden lager, you receive a glass filled with thick, creamy foam. But it’s not a mistake—I just got mlíko,” writes New York Times journalist Luke Fortney. This unique beer style is no longer confined to just one or two locations. Breweries across the U.S., particularly those specializing in Czech lagers, are introducing it to their customers. “People are looking for ways to stand out,” says Eric Larkin, co-owner of Cohesion Brewing in Denver. A long-time admirer of Czech beer, Larkin fell in love with it while honeymooning in Prague. “Czech lagers aren’t that well-known in the U.S. yet, but there’s room for growth,” he notes. At his brewery, visitors can choose from three traditional Czech pours. The hladinka is a standard pour with a thick, creamy head. The šnyt is a more foam-heavy option,...
Meteorologists are warning of a significant temperature drop in the coming days, with the possibility of snow in some areas by the end of the week, according to the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ). While the week will start with relatively mild temperatures, colder air from the north is set to arrive midweek, bringing a shift to chillier conditions. Monday and Tuesday will be the warmest days, with daytime temperatures reaching up to 9°C on Monday. However, nighttime lows will dip to -6°C, with light winds expected. On Tuesday, the mercury will rise to 7°C during the day but drop even further at night to -8°C. From Wednesday onward, temperatures will fall further, ranging between 0°C and 4°C during the day and dropping to -4°C at night. Snow is expected in some areas, with rain and snow mixed below 400 meters. Meteorologists also warn that freezing precipitation could lead to dangerous icy conditions on roads and sidewalks. Between Friday and Sunday, skies will be partly cloudy, with daytime highs between 4°C and 5°C. Nighttime temperatures will plummet to -7°C, and in areas with less cloud cover and fresh snow, -8°C is possible. Would you like us to write about your business? Find...
The latest Expat Insider 2024 study has revealed a surprising and somewhat alarming reality: Europe is far from a welcoming place for foreigners. The Czech Republic has landed among the least friendly countries, with only Kuwait ranking worse globally. Europe Struggles with Friendliness The Expat Insider 2024 survey, conducted by InterNations, assessed 53 countries based on the experiences of expats—individuals living and working abroad long-term. The ranking considered factors such as ease of settling in, quality of life, and local attitudes toward foreigners. A striking result was that eight out of the ten least hospitable countries are in Europe, with Central and Northern Europe scoring particularly poorly. Norway, Finland, Ireland, Germany, and the United Kingdom were among the worst-rated nations. One possible explanation could be the harsh climate and long winters, which may lead to reduced social interaction with foreigners. However, the findings were not solely tied to weather conditions. Italy, Malta, and Turkey—all known for their warm climates—also ranked surprisingly low. Beyond Europe, Canada and Kuwait joined the list of the least welcoming nations. Czech Republic’s Decline in Friendliness Czechia’s ranking dropped by 18 places compared to last year, making it one of the least friendly countries for expats....
Still not sure what to do with your significant other on the most romantic day of the year – St. Valentine’s Day? Get inspired with our tips! 1. A romantic cruise on the Vltava River One of the most romantic films of all time? Definitely the Titanic. Put yourselves in the place of Kate and Leo and confess your love on the waves. Naturally, your story will have a happy ending and will take place on the Vltava River. Take a cruise on a stylish steamboat, a cultural monument, or a huge glass boat. Add a romantic dinner or lunch. 2. Fall in love with art The exhibition offers insight into artists more famous in interwar Paris than in their own country, such as Georges Kars, Othon Coubine and François Zdeněk Eberl, whose work will be exhibited in Prague for the first time. Adding a global dimension to the exhibition, pieces by other famed École de Paris artists, such as Amedeo Modigliani, Chaim Soutine, and Jules Pascin, will also be on display. 3. Dive into Some Bubbles They say that love will warm you up. But we recommend not taking any chances and warming up in other ways as well. Dive into some...
From February 28 to March 8, Manifesto Market Anděl will host a series of events bringing the energy and traditions of Rio Carnival to Prague. The program includes live music, samba performances, and Brazilian-inspired food and drinks, offering visitors a taste of Brazil’s renowned festival. The event begins on February 28 with performances by DJ Joshua from Brazil and DJ Erk from Angola, playing samba, Brazilian funk, and Latin beats. Dancers Emilson Bernardes, Eduardo, and Jamba Jamba will also take part, engaging the audience with interactive performances. On March 6, musician Gabriel Guerreiro will bring live Brazilian music to the venue. A costume party and samba night follow on March 7, encouraging attendees to dress in carnival attire while DJ Erk, Eduardo Diego, and Anderson de Jesus provide the soundtrack. An open samba class will also be available. The festivities conclude on March 8 with the Vibrazil Samba Show, featuring Brazilian dancers, live performances, and DJ sets. Entry to the event is free, and Brazilian-inspired cocktails and dishes will be available throughout the week. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
Finding places in Prague that hold a child’s attention while offering something of value to adults is not always easy. One option that manages both is Back in Time Prague, an interactive exhibition located in Máj – House of Fun, just off Národní třída. Rather than relying on glass cases and written explanations, it uses technology and storytelling to guide visitors through key moments of Czech history. The exhibition is designed as a continuous walk-through experience. Children are not expected to read panels or listen to long explanations. Instead, history unfolds around them. Visitors are greeted by a lifelike hologram of Emperor Charles IV, projected against a hand-painted panorama of 14th-century Prague. Further on, the legend of the Golem is brought to life through a combination of animatronics, film projections, detailed sets and carefully chosen scents that evoke the atmosphere of Renaissance Prague. Sound and image play a central role throughout the exhibition. More than 200 square metres of projection space and hundreds of directional audio channels ensure that voices, music and effects come from exactly where the action is happening. Laser projectors and mapped visuals shift the environment as visitors move between historical periods, creating the sense of being...
Prague saw a record-breaking 8.1 million guests accommodated in hotels and other mass lodging facilities in 2024, marking an 8.6% increase from the previous year. This figure even surpassed pre-pandemic levels, exceeding 2019 numbers by 35,000 visitors. The rise was driven by a surge in foreign tourists, while the number of domestic guests slightly declined. Overall, the total number of overnight stays rose by 8.7%, according to data from the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO). Foreign Visitors Drive Growth A total of 1.57 million Czech guests stayed in Prague’s hotels, guesthouses, and campsites in 2024, reflecting a 0.3% year-on-year decline. In contrast, 6.5 million foreign tourists visited the capital, an increase of 10.9% compared to 2023. In total, 18.3 million overnight stays were recorded in Prague’s accommodation facilities. Of these, foreign visitors accounted for 15.7 million stays, while Czech guests contributed 2.6 million nights. On average, each guest spent 2.3 nights in Prague. Foreign tourists stayed slightly longer, averaging 2.4 nights, while domestic travelers spent 1.7 nights in the city. Germany Leads, Followed by the U.S. and U.K. The largest group of international visitors came from Germany, with 1.05 million guests. They were followed by Americans (493,000) and British tourists (472,000)....
The Czech Republic’s consumer price inflation eased less-than-expected in January after rising to a 1-year high in the previous month, flash data from the Czech Statistical Office showed on Thursday. Consumer prices climbed 2.8 percent year-over-year in January, slower than the 3.0 percent rise in December. The expected inflation rate was 2.6 percent. Energy prices, including automotive fuels, decreased 2.4 percent from last year, which was largely attributed to the slowdown in inflation. Inflation based on services slowed to 4.7 percent from 5.0 percent. On the other hand, the annual price growth in food, alcohol, and tobacco accelerated to 4.8 percent from 2.7 percent. On a monthly basis, consumer prices moved up 1.3 percent. Final data will be published by the Czech Statistical Office on February 12. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
The Czech Republic has passed legislation exempting Bitcoin and other digital assets from capital gains tax if held for more than three years. President Petr Pavel signed the law, according to BTC Prague, aligning the country’s crypto taxation with traditional securities. The tax exemption applies to individuals and non-business activities, eliminating previous tax disadvantages for long-term crypto investors. The amendment, set to take effect in mid-2025, brings the Czech Republic’s regulatory framework in line with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets rules. The Chamber of Deputies approved the law in January as part of broader efforts to modernize the country’s financial regulations. Under the new rules, Bitcoin holders who sell their assets after three years will no longer owe income tax on profits, mirroring the tax treatment of long-term stock investments. Czech Bitcoin reserve The Czech National Bank is reviewing a proposal to add Bitcoin to its reserves, but the process may take months, and any exposure would be far lower than the initially suggested 5%, sources say. Governor Ales Michl introduced the idea, but European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde dismissed the proposal, emphasizing the need for liquidity and security in reserves. In response, the Czech National Bank commissioned...
“We used to get a grant for the parade regularly,” says a spokesperson for the Prague Pride association, reflecting on the festival’s uncertain future after losing access to US funding. The Trump administration has suspended a grant of approximately half a million crowns, previously allocated for the annual LGBTQ+ parade in Prague. The US Embassy in Prague confirmed the decision, stating that the Prague Pride association—organizers of the festival since 2011—will no longer receive financial support from the US government, at least for now. The funding freeze came just two weeks after Donald Trump took office. Shortly after his inauguration, Trump ordered a 90-day suspension of all foreign financial aid, citing the need to evaluate its effectiveness and alignment with US foreign policy objectives. The move has affected numerous organizations worldwide, including Prague Pride. The festival, which has grown into one of Central Europe’s most significant LGBTQ+ events, now faces financial uncertainty. Organizers are exploring alternative funding sources to ensure the continuation of the parade and related events. Prague Pride festival aims to support LGBT+ people, mediate their voice in society, commemorate the history and culture of the movement for their equality and enlightenment, and educate against homophobia and transphobia in the...
We can hardly function without a car, electric scooter, or e-bike. While technology makes life easier, it also fuels a growing crisis: we’ve stopped moving, and obesity has become a more pressing threat than geopolitical tensions. Parallels with the Fall of Rome The Roman Empire didn’t just collapse because of its vast expansion but also because of civilization’s comforts and growing laziness. The so-called “barbarians” were seen as uncivilized, yet they were far better adapted to survival than the increasingly complacent Romans. The Czech Republic, Europe, and even the U.S. risk a similar fate. Even the Czech Army recently lowered physical fitness requirements—perhaps in response to warfare shifting toward drone technology, where combatants no longer need to be physically fit. Obesity: The Next Pandemic? In the Czech Republic, over 21% of men over 15 are obese, with more than 68% classified as overweight, according to Dita Pichlerová of the Obesity Treatment Center at Charles University’s 2nd Faculty of Medicine and Motol University Hospital. Sports organizations are sounding the alarm. If Czechs continue gaining weight at the current rate, the consequences could be as disruptive as Covid-19. “A scenario similar to the pandemic could unfold. Just as Covid paralyzed the economy,...
A team of Czech speleologists has discovered the largest underground thermal lake in the world. Located in southern Albania, the lake stretches 138.3 meters in length and 42 meters in width, holding an estimated 8,335 cubic meters of mineral-rich thermal water. Scientists had to descend 127 meters underground to reach the lake, making it one of the most extraordinary geological findings of recent years. A Discovery Years in the Making The journey to this groundbreaking find began in 2021, when Czech speleologist Marek Audy suspected the presence of a rare thermal cave system in Albania’s Vromoner area. His experience with similar formations in the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico fueled his theory that hydrothermal activity in Albania might have created similar underground chambers. That summer, during a family trip, Audy and his wife explored a cave known as Sulfur Cave, accessible from the Sarandaporo River. “We weren’t the first people inside, but I had a strong feeling this cave was unique,” he recalled. Despite promising his wife a thermal spring experience, the water was only 26°C, making it lukewarm in the August heat. Nevertheless, his scientific instincts took over. “With scorpions, spiders, heat, and an overwhelming stench, I wouldn’t exactly...
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